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Sunday, May 8, 2011

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It’s all over for the Lakers! Dallas sweeps L.A.

Photo: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times — A dejected Kobe Bryant leaves the American Airlines Arena after the Lakers are eliminated from the playoffs in Dallas May 08, 2011 An embarrassment for the Lakers today. They got swept from the playoff by the Mavericks in a 122-to-86 rout at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. A disappointing career finisher for coach Phil Jackson. […]

Friday, April 8, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 8, 2011

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Dodgers: New security measures for games and a fundraiser for beating victim

Los Angeles Dodgers owner, Frank McCourt, joined Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Los Angeles Police Chief, Charlie Beck, at a news conference today to unveil a new hard-line policy against disruptive fans. Mayor Villaraigosa said,” violence will not be tolerated” and that “public safety is number one.” Police Chief Beck praised the Dodger organization eagerness to embrace all of a series of […]

Friday, April 1, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 1, 2011

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Friday night fireworks return to Dodger Stadium

A fan-favorite returns to Dodger Stadium tonight. The dazzling eye-popping Friday night fireworks are back this season and kicks-off tonight, after the Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants. Fans can watch the fireworks show from the outfield grass. Pizza Hut is sponsoring this series of fireworks shows on Friday nights from now through the end of summer. Here is the schedule: April 1, […]

Saturday, March 26, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Job Seekers: Dodgers hang out the help wanted sign

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for new talent. You don’t have to be able to throw a fastball or hit a home run. The baseball organization is accepting applications and resumes right now for the part-time seasonal union position of Ticket Seller. The qualifications include excellent verbal communications, outstanding customer service, and at least a high school diploma or GED. […]

Sunday, February 20, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 20, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Clipper wins slam dunk contest with amazing feat

Blake Griffin how did ya get so fly? The Clipper power forward stunned the crowd at Staples Center last night, and gained all kind of props and kudos, when he leaped over a car during an amazing slam dunk. Griffin won the NBA’s 26th Annual Slam Dunk Contest. The NBA all-star pumped up his own celebrity and add some magic to the struggling Los Angeles Clippers with […]

Friday, February 4, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 4, 2011

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Photo Gallery: The “Peas” to rock the Super Bowl

The hip Grammy winning SoCal band, The Black Eyed Peas, is planning to really rock the house at the Super Bowl on Sunday. In a post on the Spin Magazine website, band member will.i.am described their plans for Super Bowl XLV: “We’re known for doing outlandish things and we’re going to make this a big spectacle.” The Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events […]

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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Dodgers step up to help family of Arizona shooting victim

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced some special arrangements today for the grieving family of the youngest Arizona mass shooting victim, Christina Taylor Green. The 9-year-0ld nicknamed, “Princess,” by her father, is the daughter of Dodgers scout, John Green, and the granddaughter of Dallas Green, a major league executive who’s a former pitcher and manager as well. When a gunman sprayed a political gathering […]

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, December 21, 2010

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President Obama teams up with the Los Angeles Lakers

The repeat World Champion Los Angeles Lakers went to the White House to celebrate a championship win last year. So this time around, they did something different to honor their latest accomplishment. Earlier this month, on December 13, the Lakers visited with members of The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington. Part of the time was spent with the kids assembling […]

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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Judge rules Los Angeles Dodgers community property–for now

A Los Angeles judge handed down a legal ruling today that could mean more bad news for the Dodgers. This morning, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon threw out a 2004 marital agreement, between Jamie and Frank McCourt, that would have given him sole ownership of the team. Frank is not thrilled with the ruling and has indicated he will continue the court battle with […]